Rockman (song)
2024 single by Mk.gee
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"Rockman" is a song by American singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Michael Gordon, known professionally as Mk.gee. Released on October 18, 2024, through R&R,[1][2] it serves as Gordon's second standalone single, following "Lonely Fight", after the release of his debut album Two Star & the Dream Police (2024).[3]
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| Single by Mk.gee | ||||
| Released | October 18, 2024 | |||
| Length | 2:59 | |||
| Label | R&R | |||
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| Producer | Mk.gee | |||
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Receiving critical acclaim, the song became Gordon's first charting single, appearing on several Billboard alternative airplay charts. It was nominated for Record of the Year at the 2025 Libera Awards.[4]
Composition
"Rockman" is composed in the key of D-sharp major with a time signature of 4
4, and has a tempo around 134 beats per minute.[5]
Live performance
On November 9, 2024, Gordon appeared as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live where he performed "Rockman" along with "Alesis", a non-single track from Two Star & the Dream Police.[6]
Commercial performance
"Rockman" marked Gordon's first charting song, debuting at number 33 on the US Adult Alternative Airplay Chart and at number 35 on the US Rock & Alternative Airplay Chart for the week ending December 21, 2024.[7] The following week, it entered the US Alternative Airplay Chart at number 37.[8] It eventually peaked at numbers 24, 30, and 25, respectively.[9][10][11]
Reception
Charts
| Chart (2024–2025) | Peak position |
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| US Adult Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[9] | 24 |
| US Alternative Airplay Chart (Billboard)[11] | 25 |
| US Rock & Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[10] | 30 |
